Press Releases

Warren County, VA - Press Release Warren County, VA- At approximately 0631hrs on 7-18-18, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of an armed robbery at 1651 McCoys Ford Road in Warren County. Units were advised that two subjects entered a residence and held the resident at gunpoint while taking an undisclosed amount of currency. The subjects then fled the area. The incident is currently under investigation and anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Investigator Knowles at 540-635-7100 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Warren County, VA - Press Release Warren County, VA- On 07-12-18 the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dominic Jordan Smith, a 19 year old male of Front Royal, in connection with a recent larceny from Walmart and a Breaking & Entering at McAlister’s Deli in Warren County. During the course of this investigation, the Sheriff’s Office was able to identify Smith with the assistance from the citizens of Warren County. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone who assisted in this identification. The following charges were placed on Smith in connection with both incidents: § 18.2-91. Entering dwelling house, etc., with intent to commit larceny, assault and battery or other felony § 18.2-22. Conspiracy to commit felony. § 18.2-103. Concealing or taking possession of merchandise; altering price tags; transferring goods from one container to another; counseling, etc., another in performance of such acts. § 18.2-96. Petit larceny Smith is currently being held at RSW Regional Jail with no bond. Both incidents are still under investigation and further charges could be placed. Anyone with information on either incident is asked to contact Investigator Knowles at 540-635-7100 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. .

Warren County, VA - On May 18, 2018 at approximately 12:12 a.m. the Warren County Sheriff’s Office received a call referencing a male with a shotgun at 997 Wilderness Road who was very unstable and reportedly would not allow his wife and children to leave the residence. Deputies responding encountered the male who was identified as Kurt Jankowski, 33 years old, of 997 Wilderness Road. Communications were established with the suspect who then surrendered and was taken into custody. There were no injuries during the incident. Jankowski was transported to the Warren Memorial Hospital for an evaluation. He was released from WMH and was charged with 18.2-308.1:3. Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm by persons involuntarily admitted or ordered to outpatient treatment (Class one misdemeanor) and served with an Emergency Protection Order. Jankowski is being held without bond at the RSW Regional Jail.

Virginia State Police also arrested Matthew McKenzie 39 years old of 109 Keller Court Winchester VA for 18.2-308.1:4. Purchase or transportation of firearm by persons subject to protective order, stemming from the incident at 997 Wilderness Road. Matthew McKenzie was given a $10,000 unsecured bond by the magistrate.

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by units from the Front Royal Police Department, Virginia State Police and Warren County Fire and Rescue.

Warren County, VA - The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the Chief Medical examiner have determined the manner of death to be a suicide. Sheriff McEathron and the Sheriff’s Office express our condolences to the family and friends of Sarah. The Sheriff’s Office also asks for the media and community to provide the Genari family privacy for bereavement during this difficult time.

Warren County, VA - On May 13, 2018 at approximately 5am, deputies from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Gooney Creek Campground for a report of a sexual assault. Baterdene Batjargal, 21 years old, from Arlington, VA, was arrested. Baterdene was charged with 18.2-61 Rape and 18.2-186.3 Identity Theft (Providing False ID). Baterdene is held without bond and is currently at RSW Regional Jail. Anyone with information pertaining to the case is asked to contact Sergeant Daniel Maxfield at 540-635-7100 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..